They better match him up with Mitrione if Mitrione manages to get past McSweeney. As well I like Junks' attitude about getting rejected by a doctor. I'd be very surprized if Junk doesn't continue fighting
Well, I hope if Marcus doesn't get to the Finals, that he gets matched up with Mitrione on the TUF Finale card.
Fucking Mamba just ruined it for me. That's damn low to do that. Pretty lame that a mod would spoil it, but not surprizing considering some of S2's mods.
I think Mamba just made an accurate prediction. But damn, big baby needs to tool Mitrone in the finale and retire, hes too old for this shit.
Naw, I knew what had happened. I just thought it had already aired. I wasn't watching tonight, in fact, I posted that when I got home from the gym. I didn't realize what time it was. Honest mistake, my bad.
I'm so glad McSweeney got knocked out. I felt bad for Marcus, but he still has potential to compete in UFC if he continues developing his stand up game. Sounds like he wants to quit though. I can't see Schuab beating Big Country Nelson. After watching how easy Marcus took him to the ground Nelson should be able to do the same and Nelson isn't going to give up that dominant position the way Marcus did. Nelson knows to finish fights once he gets his guy on the ground and suffocates them with that big ass belly of his.
Marcus with his sheer strength, manhandles everyone though. Nelson probably will get a takedown, (he needs it to beat Schaub), however stopping a Marcus takedown once there is a clinch, is a lot harder than stopping a Nelson takedown.
Bloody hell. I was sick and missed it...and didn't even think to tape it! Can anybody post a quick recap? Thanks.
I'll try to give one. McSweeney started off executing his game plan against Nelson. He was throwing leg kicks and jabs then backing off to avoid the takedown. He was winning the fight up until the midway point where he got cocky and stuck his chin out baiting Nelson to punch him. Nelson faked a left and caught him flush with a right hand knocking McSweeney on his ass. Nelson went for the kill by mounting him and getting him into a crucifix position and punched him until the ref stopped the fight. Marcus Jones blew several opportunities to beat Schaub. He took Schaub to the ground and had him a near Kimora, got him in the "Blackness" position, and had full mount at one point. Schaub did a great job using his hips to keep Marcus off balanced and finally wiggled away and pushed off with his legs to get back on his feet. Marcus looked a bit winded after all the energy he used on the ground and Schaub nailed him with a punch down the middle knocking Marcus to the ground. Looked like a tree going down ... tiiimmmbeeerrrr. Schaub got on top and finished him off.
That's true Marcus does have a death grip and beastly strength. I'm just not sure Schaub has the experience, footwork or take down defense to fight off Nelson. Big Country is crafty at cutting off the ring and eventually getting his man to the canvas. I'd be interested to see what kind of conditioning Nelson has going into later rounds.
schaub has done a pretty good job so far avoiding damage on the bottom against all three of the guys he's fought so far. obviously it's a bad thing that he's been in that position every fight, but i think schaub has shown enough that the fight isn't definitely over if nelson gets it to the ground.
Remaining Quarter Finals: 1. Marcus destroys Titties, knocks him out cold. Start of the fight, he clinches Titties and gets him on his back with ease, works him a bit. Titties gets back up briefly, tries to take down Marcus and fails, then pulls guard and gets KTFO. After this fight Rashad said maybe we shouldn't call him big baby anymore, and call him darkness. 2. Mitrione vs McSweeney, kind of goes shot for shot for 2 min, then McSweeney I think attempts to takedown Mitrione, they get back to the feet. McSweeney gets a guillotine, and Mitrione is getting read to tap before they even hit the ground. Semi-Finals 1. Roy vs McSweeney: McSweeney looks like he is generally getting the better of the standup, he lands a kick or two and couple punches. He acts cocky and dumb, sticks his head out eats a big right from Nelson, gets taken down and put in crucifix, and Nelson actually throws hard shots (you can hear the thuds). 2. Marcus vs Schaub Marcus gets a hold of Schaub and does what he has done to everyone, easily get him to the ground ez. Has side control, gets mount, however Schaub manages to sweep him and get back to standing. Other notable things, Scott Junk is told that he might not be able to fight anymore with his retina torn in two places, and that it could tear easily again. This gets back to Marcus who is good friends with Junk, and really gets pissed at douchebag Mitrione and gets right in Mitrione's face with Mitrione trying to look away as Marcus yells at him to take a swing. Rampage behind the scenes dubs Marcus as the nicest guy in the world that would kill you. Don't mess with Marcus' friends. Rampage also dubs Marcus as "giant Yoda", because his looks are deceiving, he looks kind of "robotic" (as Marcus described) while standing, but he claims that he has a lot of speed and grace. Dana offers Kimbo the fight instead of Mitrione, but Kimbo turns it down because his knee is bothering him and wouldn't feel 100% against McSweeney. Linderman tries to fight McSweeney, but gets put in a guillotine and it stops there. TUF Finale: Roy vs Schaub is the Finals Kimbo vs Houston Alexander on the card Marcus vs Mitrione as well
